Making Connections: Introducing BioSci’s New Diversity Initiatives Director
Torrell Foree strives for inclusivity and connectivity in tandem with academic and research achievement.
UC San Diego's School of Biological Sciences Newsletter
Five UC San Diego Scientists Elected To National Academy of Scienes
Distinguished Professor Emeritus Stephen Hedrick and Adjunct Professor Susan Kaech have been elected members of the prestigious National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest honors bestowed on U.S. scientists. In all, five UC San Diego scientists were newly elected to the NAS. Read the full story.
Meet Two Outstanding '24 BioSci Graduates
Human Biology major Onyekachi Samuel Ezeokeke and Ecology, Behavior and Evolution major Adamari Martinez were selected as UC San Diego all-campus commencement speakers. Learn about their journeys on the road to graduation and their inspirations for catalyzing change.
Dean Pogliano Named AAAS Fellow
Biological Sciences Dean Kit Pogliano was elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, one of the world’s largest general scientific organizations. Read more about the five new UC San Diego Fellows.
A Royal Reception: Terry Sejnowski Receives Brain Prize
Department of Neurobiology Professor Terry Sejnowksi (left) received the Lundbeckfonden's Brain Prize from His Royal Highness King Frederik of Denmark (second from left). Also pictured are co-recipients Larry Abbott and Haim Sompolinsky. Photo credit: Jacob Nielsen.
New ‘Atlas’ Provides Unprecedented Insights on How Genes Function in Early Embryo Development
UC San Diego biologists have provided new insights on a longstanding puzzle in biology: How complex organisms arise from a single fertilized cell. Producing a new “gene atlas” with 4D imaging, the researchers captured unprecedented details on how embryonic development unfolds. Study first author Rebecca Green describes the story behind the new "gene atlas" of embryonic development.
Kendall-Frost Marsh Reserve Field Station and Community Learning Center Opens
UC San Diego celebrated a significant milestone with the opening of the new Kendall-Frost Marsh Reserve Field Station and Community Learning Center. The facility represents a major step forward in the university's commitment to environmental research, education and community engagement.
Video: A Deep Look into the AI Revolution in Health and Medicine
As the influence of AI expands through our daily lives, questions have emerged about how AI is being integrated in health and medicine. AI is now being implemented inside operating rooms, critical care units for patient evaluation and even within our homes to support those with disabilities. Four leading experts share their views on how society is navigating the new frontiers of artificial intelligence and the future of heath care.
Meet a Master's Student: Q&A with Jasmine Jung
Jasmine Jung studies the rhomboid protein superfamily, which plays a crucial role in various cellular functions. Read more about her research, daily experiences as a BioSci master's student, favorite food and her connection to golf.
The Art of Communicating Scientific Research
UC San Diego’s Research Communications Program offers an array of workshops and coaching to equip researchers with the necessary skills to explain what they do — and why — to a variety of audiences, from news reporters and policy makers to friends and neighbors. Find out more about the program.
UC San Diego BioSci In The News...
- To Limit Pollution, New Recipe Makes Plastic a Treat for Microbes (Science News)
- 6 San Diego Scientists Elected to National Academy of Sciences, Embellishing the Region’s Standing as a Research Mecca (Union-Tribune)
- New 'Atlas' Provides Unprecedented Insights on How Genes Function in Early Embryo Development (Science Daily)
- Insects Can Smell As Well As Humans with Much Less 'Nose' to Work With (Earth.com)
